John Mason Neale (1818-1866), the famous Victorian divine, hymnologist, novelist, historian, and author of the carol Good King Wenceslas, was also noted for his interest in ecumenism. This book traces Neale s interest in the Orthodox church, as expressed through his historical writings. John Mason Neale 24 January 1818–6 August 1866 LEARNED and voluminous as a writer, the late Dr. J. Mason Neale was one of the most devoted promoters of the modern High Church movement. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), the famous Victorian divine, hymnologist, novelist, historian, and author of the carol Good King Wenceslas, was also noted for his interest in ecumenism. This book traces Neale s interest in the Orthodox church, as expressed through his historical writings, translations of Greek hymns, and novels This study, which concentrates on history, hymnody and fiction examines the life and work of John Mason Neale, the popular Victorian hymn writer. Through his wide-ranging literary activity he promoted sobornost , or mutual understanding and recognition between Eastern and Western Churches. xv, 295 p. ; 23 cm. Neale, J. M. (John Mason)
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